Comparison

Orchid vs DVPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Orchid

This application provides a secure and private internet connection through a decentralized VPN network. It allows users to pay only for the data they use, offering flexibility without monthly fees. The app prioritizes user privacy with an open-source design and no tracking.

Highlights
  • Decentralized VPN network
  • Pay-per-use credits
  • No monthly subscription fees
  • Disguises internet traffic
  • Open Source and privacy-focused
  • Local traffic monitoring
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Orchid is a VPN client, crypto-powered VPN service and advanced network security tool. Using Orchid, you get access to a network of VPN providers all in one app. While using Orchid, you only pay for what you use. There are no monthly fees. When you turn the app off, you are not charged anything. Orchid is an Open Source project and we respect users privacy. We have no tracking in our application. Advantages over other VPNs: -Disguises Internet traffic using WebRTC for firewall traversal -No subscription! Pay for with credits, only when Orchid is running -Change providers easily -Built in local traffic monitoring Why use Orchid? -Enhance your online privacy so your Internet provider cannot monitor and sell your web browsing history -Protect your connection when using a WiFi hotspot -Protect your real location data from websites -Protect your IP address from websites Why trust Orchid? -Open Source project on GitHub @OrchidTechnologies -Third party audits by Certora and Consensys Diligence on all decentralized smart contracts Our vision is to enable secure access to the internet for everyone, everywhere.

About

DVPN

This app provides secure and reliable internet access through a decentralized network of servers. It offers fast speeds and boundless connectivity across over 100 countries, ensuring user privacy and anonymity.

Highlights
  • Decentralized security
  • Zero Trust model
  • Advanced encryption
  • High-speed connections
  • 2000+ servers worldwide
  • Access in 100+ countries
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SECURE & RELIABLE Cutting-edge decentralized security. DVPN is built with uncompromising privacy and security in mind. Leveraging the blockchain technology from Sentinel and advanced encryption, it follows a Zero Trust model — users don’t have to rely on us, as independent entities manage the servers, making tracking almost impossible. FAST & EFFICIENT Instant protection, uninterrupted speed. DVPN ensures strong, seamless protection with advanced protocols that safeguard your connection without slowing it down, providing secure browsing without sacrificing speed. BOUNDLESS CONNECTIVITY 2000+ servers in 100+ countries. With thousands of community-operated nodes, DVPN offers over two thousand servers worldwide, covering more than one hundred countries. Experience local browsing from anywhere in the world. ——— About In-App Purchases: DVPN is offering an additional paid service DVPN Plus which requires you to have a subscription to get started. Service is available with an auto-renewable subscription. Weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual subscription plans are available. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes account after trial period (if eligible); — Subscription will automatically renew every month unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period; — Subscription can be managed by visiting iTunes Account Settings; — By subscribing to DVPN Plus you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Privacy Policy: https://norselabs.io/legal/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://norselabs.io/legal/terms-of-service ——— Made with love in Estonia.

Screenshots

Orchid4 screens
DVPN3 screens

Verdict

The call

Orchid and DVPN both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of DVPN's written reviews are positive against 66% of Orchid's. Orchid's advantage is ratings volume (225 vs 15) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Orchid sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and DVPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Orchid against 4.6 for DVPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orchid has 225 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Orchid's written reviews are positive against 92% of DVPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orchid ships an update every 5 weeks, DVPN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Orchid versus DVPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrchidDVPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (225 ratings)4.6 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings225 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrchid Labs Inc.NORSE Labs

Customer experience

Orchid

All ratings226 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative27.7%

DVPN

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

Bugs and requests

Orchid

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disconnects randomly
  • Freezes and crashes
  • Wallet integration problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Server location selection
  • Improved user interface
  • Better documentation and support
  • Staking functionality

DVPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Orchid

One-time8
  • Orchid Service $0.99$0.99
  • Orchid Service $4.99$4.99
  • Orchid Service $10$9.99
Show 5 more
  • Orchid Service - $19.99$19.99
  • Tier 1 PAC$39.99
  • Tier 2 PAC$79.99
  • Orchid Service - $99.99$99.99
  • Tier 3 PAC$199.99
4 purchases

DVPN

Subscriptions4
  • Plus (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Plus (Semiannual)7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Plus (Annual)7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Orchid free?
Orchid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DVPN free?
DVPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orchid or DVPN?
DVPN is rated higher. Orchid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 225 ratings, while DVPN averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.
Do Orchid or DVPN have ads?
Neither Orchid nor DVPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orchid or DVPN?
Orchid ships an update every 5 weeks, and DVPN every 3 months. Most recently, Orchid was updated on October 21, 2026 and DVPN on October 24, 2026.

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